Global temperatures have risen over 1.1°C since pre-industrial levels. The science is clear: human activity is driving unprecedented climate change that threatens ecosystems, communities, and future generations. Every fraction of a degree matters.
Learn What You Can DoKey indicators that reveal the scale of the climate crisis we face today.
Understanding the root causes is the first step toward meaningful action.
Coal, oil, and gas combustion for energy and transportation releases billions of tonnes of CO₂ annually, accounting for over 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Manufacturing, cement production, and chemical processing emit potent greenhouse gases. Industrial activity has tripled since 1970.
Clearing forests removes vital carbon sinks. Each year, 10 million hectares of forest are lost, releasing stored carbon and reducing nature's ability to absorb emissions.
Agricultural practices produce methane and nitrous oxide — greenhouse gases far more potent than CO₂. Livestock alone accounts for 14.5% of global emissions.
From rising seas to extreme weather, the impacts of a warming planet are accelerating.
Heatwaves, hurricanes, floods, and wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense. In 2023 alone, climate-related disasters caused over $380 billion in damages worldwide.
Melting ice sheets and thermal expansion are pushing oceans higher. By 2100, seas could rise by up to 1 meter, threatening coastal cities home to hundreds of millions.
Coral reefs are bleaching, Arctic ice is vanishing, and biodiversity is plummeting. Over 50% of species could face extinction if warming exceeds 2°C.
Air pollution, heat stress, food insecurity, and the spread of vector-borne diseases are all worsened by climate change, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations.
Proven solutions exist — from policy changes to individual choices. Here's where we start.
Transitioning to solar, wind, and hydro power is the single most impactful step. Renewable energy is now cheaper than fossil fuels in most regions.
Better insulation, efficient appliances, and smart grids can cut energy consumption by up to 40%, reducing both emissions and costs.
Protecting and restoring forests, wetlands, and oceans enhances natural carbon capture. Nature-based solutions could provide 30% of needed emission reductions.
Supporting climate-friendly policies, divesting from fossil fuels, and making sustainable consumer choices creates systemic change at scale.
Whether it's reducing your carbon footprint, contacting elected officials, or supporting climate organizations — every action counts. Start today.